Master Theses: Department of Economics
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Procurement Practices and Value for Money in State Corporations in Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-09)Public procurement related expenditure is approximately fifty to seventy percent of the national budget of developing countries and represents close to 33% of the GDP. Mindful of the huge assets committed in open acquirement, ... -
Kenya’s Macroeconomic Policies and Trade Efficiency the East African Community
(Anthony Njoroge Muriu, 2024-08)Despite Kenya dominating trade volumes in the East African Community (EAC), it has been trading below its potential within the region. This is also in spite of the increased scope of the country’s trade opportunities ... -
Fiscal Deficit Financing and Inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa
(UoEm, 2023-12)Financing fiscal deficit in any country is undertaken with the sole purpose of promoting economic growth and development. However, fiscal deficit financing can be a major source of macroeconomic instability, especially ... -
Real Estate Development, Human Capital and Economic Growth in Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-12)Having a stable and high level of economic growth within a country is associated with numerous benefits to the citizens. In developing countries such as Kenya, the rate of economic growth has been low and always below the ... -
Competition, Profitability, Risk-Taking Behaviour and Stability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Stable commercial banks stimulate economic growth by facilitating value exchanges. The stability of commercial banks in Kenya has been a concern because of the waves of collapse that have dotted the history of the ... -
Capital adequacy,income diversification,competition and liquidity creation of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2023-08)Banks create liquidity which in turn improves capital allocation and accelerates economic growth. Liquidity creation is essential and critical as it may lead to a stable financial system and provide growth opportunities. ... -
BUDGETARY CONTROLS, REVENUE MOBILIZATION, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(UOEM, 2021)The obligation of meeting current and future mandate of public universities remains a big challenge as the universities are required to work within very tight budgetary constraints. Thus, the objective of financial ... -
Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Liquidity management is one of the most important duties in any company and thus it cannot be overlooked. Sound liquidity management is integral for financial institutions stability and profitability since deteriorating ... -
Financial Factors Affecting Liquidity of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017-08)Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies are quasi financial institutions that mobilize savings, provide loans as well as other products to their members. Liquidity is considered as one of the serious concern and challenge ... -
Financial Innovations and Performance of Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017-08)SACCOS are the main drivers of economic and social development in rural areas of developing countries. In Kenya 81% of the population rely on the SACCOs to access financial services. However the use of SACCOs by Kenyans ...